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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1909
Page
5
Edith May Woodill lured to a secluded bungalow by Eastman, drugged and held there. A narcotic bottle with morphine traces was found as investigations point to Eastman alone in the crime. Eastman’s funeral follows at St. Michael’s, the silent grave near the unfinished shack a stark testament to the case.
A historic notice reports recovery estimates for Bright's Disease under Fulton’s Renal Compound. It states 10 to 20 percent respond in extreme cases, higher if treated early. about 75 percent with months of life available and nearly 90 percent when treatment starts before bed- ridden decline. The ad invites physicians to request literature and correspondence.
The article notes a tragic incident where Mrs. Leslie and three Quincy residents were in a canoe that capsized. Mrs. Leslie was recovered 29 minutes after the accident, while her husband William J. Leslie stood on shore unaware of the disaster until informed. Dr. H. B. C. Reiner and Miss Louise Ross and Miss Nettie Parlee were also in the canoe.
A search party led by the Woburn police dragged Horn Pond for the body of Dr. Wilfred D. MacDonald of Boston after he drowned while swimming at midnight. Relatives, including Edward W. Cook and Murdock A. MacDonald, aided the effort as details of his Roxbury residence and Charlottetown origins emerged.
June 27 Nantasket. Joseph Jacome of Cohasset drowned when a tender capsized off Green Hill during a return to their launch. Elias Thomas narrowly survived after grappling a plank and both Antonio Grossi and Joseph Frates aided others in the rescue efforts. Chief Reynolds recovered Jacome’s body after a half hour. Thomas were revived after treatment. Jacome leaves a wife and three children.
A Sunday Post recipe column presents savory sausage batter bake with eggs and milk, a cream snow dessert with cornstarch and vanilla, Virginia cabbage stuffed with ham veal onion pepper crackers and milk, and tomato olive oil bake notes from Mrs Clancy and Mrs Roberts with serving tips.
John Ovaski 16, son of Matt Ovaski, drowned at Barker quarry on Quarry street West Quincy while swimming with Willie Dyers and Elmer Johnson both under ten. The 60 by 100 by 60 foot hole claimed his life when cramps caused him to sink. police retrieved the body as two younger companions reached shore and alerted parents.
Raymond Carey, 38, son of Thomas Carey of 270 East Eagle Street, was saved from drowning off the city wharf in East Boston by 15 year old George E. Doherty of 329 East Eagle Street. The boy was throwing stones when he fell into 15 feet of water on his birthday, canceling a family party planned by his grandfather William J. Carey.
In Lawrence on June 27 Giuseppi Squatrito 23 a spinner by trade and unmarried was overtaken in the Merrimac river and drowned. The tragedy adds to the day’s incidents with the swimmer reported missing after the incident.
Evening wear embraces revived curls and royal panels on children's clothing. Jet buttons gleam on belts, rabots return, mauve linen fabrics are favored, and a white crepe scarf with gold fringe decorates outfits. Tea coats pair with matching skirts of airy linens.
The Conversion a cantata by Harry Alexander Matthews received its first public Boston performance at Shawmut Congregational Church last evening. Clergy from Roxbury and Milton traded pulpits yesterday as Dorchester churches held their second open air service with Evangelical Alliance at Dorchester High School grounds. Lawrence B. Greenwood preached and congregational singing used Alexander hymnals. Y M C A juniors from Ruggles Street Baptist are at Shirley Farm under Mr Newman supervision until after the Fourth.
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